CVE-2003-1272: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in Winamp 3.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a .b4s file containing (1) a long playlist name or (2) a long path in a file: argument to the Playstring parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nullsoft Winamp=3.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1272?

CVE-2003-1272 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution and cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1272?

To mitigate CVE-2003-1272, you should upgrade to a newer version of Winamp that does not have this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1272 enable?

CVE-2003-1272 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application via crafted .b4s files.

4

What versions of Winamp are affected by CVE-2003-1272?

CVE-2003-1272 affects Winamp version 3.0.

5

Can CVE-2003-1272 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2003-1272 primarily causes denial of service, it may indirectly lead to data loss if the application crashes while accessing files.

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